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Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup heavy whipping cream2 quarts fresh strawberries, sliced1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add cream, beating until thickened. Spoon mixture into 10 mounds on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Using the back of a spoon, shape into 3-in. cups....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar5 large egg yolks, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon saltColored sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture, mixing well (dough will be very stiff). On a well-floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. With a sharp knife or pastry wheel, cut dough into 2-1/2-in....

Ingredients 1 cup finely chopped red apple1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/8 teaspoon salt3 medium cucumbers Preparation In a small bowl, combine the apple, pineapple, pecans, sour cream and salt. cover and refrigerate until chilled. To score cucumbers, cut lengthwise strips through peel. Cut each cucumber into 16 slices. Blot with paper towels to remove moisture. Spoon 1 teaspoon apple mixture on each slice....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/3 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/8 teaspoon pepper1 package (10 ounces) frozen asparagus spears, thawed1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 tablespoons canola oil1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry and pepper; set aside. Place half of the asparagus in a greased 8-in. square baking dish....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 package (10 ounces) red and green milk chocolate M&M’s Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in M&M’s....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion3 garlic cloves, minced3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)3/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup raisins Preparation In a skillet, saute onion, garlic, cinnamon and pepper in oil until onion is tender. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until juices run clear. Add orange juice and raisins. Cook over low heat for 5-10 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 3/4 cup baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking soda2/3 cup butter, melted, divided1/2 cup boiling water2 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chipsFROSTING:6 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup baking cocoa2-2/3 cups confectioners’ sugar1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/3 cup evaporated milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a bowl, combine cocoa and baking soda; blend in 1/3 cup melted butter....

Ingredients 4-1/2 cups sliced zucchini2 to 3 tablespoons olive oilSalt and pepper to taste1 large onion, chopped2 tablespoons minced garlic1 can (10-3/4 ounces) tomato puree1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon dried basil2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese6 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute zucchini in oil until tender. Stir in salt and pepper....

Ingredients 4 lb. ripe Concord grapes 1 Granny Smith apple 1/2 c. water 2 1/4 c. sugar Preparation Step 1Put the grapes and apple in a large pot and add 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over low heat until very juicy, about 10 minutes. Strain the juice through a fine sieve set over a large bowl.Step 2Strain the juice again through several layers of dampened cheesecloth, without pressing or squeezing; you should have 3 cups....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1-1/2 cups milk1/2 cup heavy whipping cream3 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheeseTOPPING:3/4 cup panko bread crumbs4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 cup cheddar french-fried onions, crushed Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)1/3 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons orange liqueur1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup heavy whipping cream, whippedTOPPING:1 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons water2-1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, divided Preparation Combine the wafer crumbs, pecans and butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, liqueur and vanilla until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks2/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup orange juice3 tablespoons lemon juice1 large egg, beaten1/2 teaspoon butter Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving the juice. Set pineapple aside for salad. In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the pineapple juice, orange juice and lemon juice. Add egg, mix well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more....

Ingredients 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar1/4 cup maple syrup1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced1/2 cup dried cranberries6 large eggs1-1/2 cups whole milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 loaf (1 pound) challah or egg bread, cut into 1-inch slices Preparation Mix first 4 ingredients and 2 teaspoons cinnamon; toss with apples and cranberries. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish....

Ingredients 1 large banana, peeled, quartered and frozen2/3 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce1/2 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt1/2 cup ice cubes Preparation Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups butter, softened2-3/4 cups sugar6 large eggs, room temperature2-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup sour cream1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberriesVANILLA BUTTER SAUCE:1 cup sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 cup half-and-half cream1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up8 cups water1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided1-1/2 teaspoons pepper, divided2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen puff pastry shells1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium green pepper, chopped1/2 cup small fresh broccoli florets5 tablespoons butter, cubed6 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups milk1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained1/4 teaspoon paprika Preparation In a large kettle, bring the chicken, water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper to a boil....

Ingredients 6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon garlic powder8 green onions, chopped1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread, halved lengthwise Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder until smooth. Beat in onions. Spread over cut sides of bread. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 1/3 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup sour cream3/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 head iceberg lettuce, torn1 can (12 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked1 cup frozen peas, thawed1 can (5 ounces) chow mein noodles Preparation In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tuna and peas. Add mayonnaise mixture; toss to coat. Stir in chow mein noodles....

Ingredients 1 quart fresh strawberries with stems1-2/3 cups white baking chips2 tablespoons shortening, divided1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Wash strawberries and gently pat until completely dry. In a microwave, melt white chips and 1 tablespoon shortening at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip each strawberry until two-thirds of the berry is coated, allowing the excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate 30 minutes or until set....

Ingredients 1 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 4 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 c. packed light-brown sugar 1 large egg Preparation Step 1In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of simmering water, place chocolate, butter, and brown sugar; stir frequently until almost completely melted....